Charter Celebration - 30 May

Sat, May 30th 2009 at 12:00 am - 2:00 am

Celebration on the award of the Rotary International Charter to the new Rotary Club of Cober Valley Helston. 6.30 for 7pm, Penmorvah Manor Hotel, Budock Water, near Falmouth.


We held a superb Charter Celebration on Sat 30 May 2009 at Penmorvah Manor Hotel, Budock Water, near Falmouth.

Just under 60 members, invited Rotarians, officials, friends and family members attended.

Special thanks to Sue H for her early assistance with organisation.

Extra special thanks to Barbara for the hard slog to the finish line.

Click here for a souvenir programme. (Tip - print it double-sided).

Menu choices:

Starters

  • Roasted Pepper, Tomato & Basil Soup
  • Chicken Liver & Mushroom Parfait, accompanied with crusty bread and Orchard Fruit Chutney

Main Courses:

  • Supreme of Chicken - with a bacon & wild mushroom sauce
  • Braised Cornish Lamb Shank on a bed of creamed mash potato
  • Twice Baked Cheese and Red Onion Souffle served with a Feta, Tomato and Pesto sauce

Desserts:

  • Strawberry Meringues with clotted cream
  • Glazed Lemon Tart with a vanilla cream sauce

Super entertainment was provided by the Falmouth Soul Sensation.

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